Listen to this article There is a shortage of cyber workers at the federal level, and U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand was at Stony Brook University Friday to discuss her Cyber Service Academy scholarship program that would help fill that void. The program provides full college tuition in return for public service at the U.S. Department…
Where are you shopping for Small Business Saturday? This unofficial holiday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is all about recognizing the immense value small businesses bring to our communities. Our real estate agents have done a lot of shopping in small stores around Long Island over the years. Here are some small shops they think are…
Listen to this article Bethpage Federal Credit Union is giving women entrepreneurs a boost with a new platform to promote their businesses. The platform comprises free advertising on high-traffic billboards, which the credit union has dubbed “Bethboards.” Part of the credit’s new “Money Like a Woman” initiative, Bethboards are designed to showcase and celebrate women-owned…
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Listen to this article In Hicksville, CN Guidance held a groundbreaking for the Community Crisis Center. The new intensive stabilization center will be designed to alleviate mental health and substance use crises on Long Island, by providing a 24/7/365 walk-in care alternative to emergency departments and jail. The center, slated to open in spring or…
Listen to this article YogaSix, a national brand of fitness boutiques, has opened a new studio in Elwood. The 2,331-square-foot studio in the Northport Plaza shopping center at 1941 Jericho Turnpike is the chain’s third location on Long Island following others in Plainview and Lake Grove. YogaSix franchisees Hemant and Amisha Patel. / Courtesy of…
Listen to this article At a Thursday news conference, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made official what was rumored all week – congestion pricing will move forward, albeit at a reduced rate from the original plan. In June, Hochul announced an indefinite pause to the start of the controversial toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street – the…
Listen to this article Despite industry analysts’ predictions that real estate commission rates would fall following the settlement of lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors, a new study finds commission rates are so far holding steady. Rule changes for NAR members that went into effect in August were a result of a $418 million…
Listen to this article A new ad campaign from Discover Long Island, the region’s largest tourism marketing organization, aims to position Long Island MacArthur Airport as the airport of choice for travelers from Florida this holiday season. The #IYKYK (If You Know You Know) campaign touts the recently expanded direct flights from cities including West…
Listen to this article In every industry, rising costs have been a common occurrence for the past few years, and consumers have noticed higher prices across a wide range of goods and services. On Long Island, builders have felt the pinch, facing significant increases in construction insurance premiums. MARVIN ROSEN: ‘Developers can benefit from the…